Sui-Lee Wee,

Sui-Lee Wee is a Bangkok-based bureau chief for The New York Times, reporting on Southeast Asia. She oversees coverage of 11 countries in the region and writes about politics, society, and foreign policy. Born and raised in Singapore, she has a graduate degree in business and economic reporting from New York University. Fluent in English and Mandarin, she is also learning Thai. The author has been a journalist since 2002, covering China for most of her career before moving to her current position at The Times. She was part of teams that were finalists for the Pulitzer Prize for international reporting and adheres to The Times' ethics guidelines.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/sui-lee-wee

98%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

100%

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  • The articles provided do not contain any examples of bias.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

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  • The author has a background covering China for most of their professional career, which may lead to a conflict of interest when reporting on topics related to China.

Contradictions

62%

Examples:

  • The location of the hotel is different in two articles: Grand Hyatt and Grand Hyatt Erawan.
  • The number of rooms occupied by the deceased is different: five rooms across two floors in one article and multiple rooms under seven names in another.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Recent Articles

Six Vietnamese-Descent Individuals Found Dead in Locked Hotel Room: Thai Authorities Investigate Possible Mass Poisoning

Six Vietnamese-Descent Individuals Found Dead in Locked Hotel Room: Thai Authorities Investigate Possible Mass Poisoning

Broke On: Wednesday, 17 July 2024 Six Vietnamese individuals, including two US citizens, were found dead in a locked room at Bangkok's Grand Hyatt Erawan hotel on July 17, 2024. Traces of cyanide and signs of forced entry suggest mass poisoning. The police are investigating further and have ruled out suicide as a possibility.
Mystery Surrounds Six Unexplained Deaths at Bangkok's Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel

Mystery Surrounds Six Unexplained Deaths at Bangkok's Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel

Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024 Six individuals, including two Americans of Vietnamese descent and four Vietnamese nationals, were found dead in separate areas of a room at Bangkok's Grand Hyatt Erawan hotel on July 16, 2024. The initial investigation suggests poisoning as a potential cause of death with no signs of struggle or forced entry. All victims had checked out but failed to do so in person, leading to the discovery by hotel staff. The police are currently investigating and collecting evidence while the prime minister has visited the scene without providing further information.
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Broke On: Wednesday, 19 June 2024 During his visit to Vietnam in June 2024, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed deals on trade, education, and energy while showcasing diplomatic unity amid international isolation over Ukraine. Hanoi's non-aligned foreign policy and historical ties with Moscow made it a natural choice for Putin's trip. Key takeaways include strengthened economic cooperation, ongoing arms sales, and Vietnam acting as a geopolitical counterweight to the West.
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Broke On: Wednesday, 22 May 2024 On May 25, 2024, a Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore encountered severe clear air turbulence, leaving one passenger dead and dozens injured. The incident occurred over the Bay of Bengal and highlights the importance of understanding this phenomenon to improve aviation safety.